Tapabento S.Bento

The food and ambiance was fantastic. Excellent and sincere service, with the owner welcoming you and working the tables, friendly team. Engaged and helpful, and as they say in their welcoming text, make you feel like at their table. We had the fish soup and thai mussels and both were very good, fresh, tasty. Other dishes on tables also looked very good. Would come back either way no hesitation. The location is gorgeous entering by the main lobby of the historic train station. The space is tall and tables well set apart.

A sole traveller, only had half of a day left in porto before leaving at 3pm. I was looking for a good reasonably priced tapas place for lunch before flying off , chanced on Taoabento. Knowing how popular the place is and it was already 11pm I dropped a letter thinking no luck ..But no, Isabel replied to say no problem reserved a spot next morning..So surprised, got there on time was slightly hard to find, hidden within the train station/beside the platform ! Food was fabulous, Isabel came to recommend her own preference...I was a fan of mussle she was willing to change it with clams. I overheard the waitor's recommendation on ox tail "dim sum". Tempted added to order, and I did not regret of making that choice ! Was not the cheapest, but for the quality , freshness and creativity , taste of food was worth every single cent. Thanks for your hospitality. Hope to come back soon again to try the other dishes, not alone!

Hosted a beautiful ladies lunch in Porto. We had delicious food and conversations. Our server Bruno handled our crowd with ease and provided us excellent service, such a pleasant experience. Thanks also to Isabel who handled the reservation to ensure our day was a success.

We arrived right when the restaurant opened, and it was clear that this place is extremely popular—getting a table without a reservation seemed quite difficult. Luckily, thanks to the kind host, we were able to get a seat even without a booking. As the host was showing us to our table, he asked where we were from, and it turned out he wanted to give us a menu in our own language. I was pleasantly surprised by this thoughtful gesture—usually, even when visiting non-English-speaking countries, you have to ask for an English menu, but this place had menus available in so many different languages. That alone made me feel warmly welcomed. The napkins and tablecloths were beautiful, and the interior decor was unique and charming. Our server, Alberto, was incredibly friendly. We’re from Spain and Korea, and he even used a mix of Spanish and Korean while speaking with us, which made the whole experience feel even more special. His kind and attentive service truly elevated the meal. The wonderful lady owner, Isabel seemed to be walking around the restaurant making sure everyone was having a good time. She personally served the dishes we ordered onto our individual plates and explained how to enjoy them—it felt like being a guest at someone’s home, with a loving mother serving the food she made herself. She speaks Spanish, French, English, Italian, and German fluently! And of course, the food was absolutely delicious. We were so full we thought we might burst, but still didn’t leave a single bite behind. It was a truly perfect meal—from the delicious dishes to the positive energy of the staff. If any of my friends visit Porto, I will definitely recommend this restaurant to them.

Literally one of our favorite meals in Portugal! Was recommended this place by my friend back at home! What you find here is delicious asian fusion with a Portuguese flare and beautiful flavors! We approve (and we are from California with a lot of great Asian restaurants)! We wish we had this restaurant back at home! We were greeted by the sweetest owner who treated us like old friends! We loved the following: 1. Chicken noodles 2. Nasi goreng 3. The duck medium rare (beautifully cooked, with crispy skin) 4. Peanut dessert (just do it, so good!) We recommend making a reservation ahead of time! But if you have to wait, it’s still worth the wait! Obrigada, until next time!

Excellent food and lovely staff! We had a great experience all around at Tapabento. Everything was incredibly fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. The place was busy — and for good reason! The atmosphere was lively, the service was warm and attentive, and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend Tapabento if you're looking for a memorable meal!

Loved this place! The owner is super nice, friendly and welcoming, and the food was amazing. Don’t come too hungry as service can take a while, but you can see they’re doing their best – be patient, it’s worth the wait. We ate, and left no crumbs.

We went without a reservation, and the restaurant was really busy so we had to wait quite a bit. But the staff worked so hard to accommodate us, and it truly paid off. The food was absolutely delicious! There were so many different dishes to choose from, and everything we tried was full of flavor and clearly made with care. I had seen so many good reviews beforehand, and honestly, I was a bit nervous that the wait might lead to disappointment but they absolutely did not disappoint. The owner and staff felt like a close-knit family, and even in the middle of the chaos, they were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. They really created a warm and positive atmosphere and it felt good to be there. Highly recommend!